1998-2001 Genie TMZ-34/19 and Genie TMZ-50/30 recall: bumpers

Genie Industries reported this safety recall on March 1, 2001. It covers about 2,177 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,177
reported: Mar 1, 2001
owners notified: Apr 20, 2001
related complaints: 1

Structure: body: bumpers

What is wrong: Vehicle description: trailer mounted booms. The fender mounting components can crack and detach from the trailer.
Risk: This condition can increase the risk of property damage, injury, or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fender and mounting parts, as well as new tires and wheels. On tmz-34/19 booms, a fixed axle will be installed (the new fenders do not work with the retractable axles). A new VIN number plate will be added to update the required tire information, as well as a number of updated decals and a new operator's manual. Owner notification began april 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact genie at 1‑425‑881‑1800.

Recall number 01V071000

Affected vehicles

Genie TMZ-34/19 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Genie TMZ-50/30 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.

1998 Genie TMZ-34/19 1999 Genie TMZ-34/19 2000 Genie TMZ-34/19 2001 Genie TMZ-34/19 1998 Genie TMZ-50/30 1999 Genie TMZ-50/30 2000 Genie TMZ-50/30 2001 Genie TMZ-50/30

Questions about recall 01V071000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 Genie TMZ-34/19 and Genie TMZ-50/30 bumpers?

Yes. Recall 01V071000, reported on March 1, 2001, covers about 2,177 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V071000?

Dealers will replace the fender and mounting parts, as well as new tires and wheels. On tmz-34/19 booms, a fixed axle will be installed (the new fenders do not work with the retractable axles). A new VIN number plate will be added to update the required tire information, as well as a number of updated decals and a new operator's manual. Owner notification began april 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact genie at 1‑425‑881‑1800.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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